The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape confirms that two police officers from the Madeira Detective Unit in Mthatha were shot on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 16:30pm in the New Brighton area in Ngangelizwe while returning home from duty.
The male officer died at the scene. The female officer is in critical condition in hospital.
The names of the officers will be released as soon as next-of-kin notification is completed.
This is an active crime scene. Further information will be shared in due course.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.